17th April 2025

Why continuous feedback is vital for DevOps workflow success

Software development success relies on continuous feedback being integrated into your DevOps process to boost quality, speed deployment, and drive improvement. Software development moves fast—without the right processes in place, teams can struggle to keep up with evolving requirements, unexpected bugs, and shifting user needs. Continuous feedback is the backbone of DevOps, helping teams catch issues early, improve collaboration, and deliver better software faster. In this blog, we’ll explore why continuous feedback is essential and how integrating it into your DevOps workflow can drive efficiency and quality. What is Continuous Feedback? Continuous feedback is an ongoing process where feedback is […]
15th April 2025

Angular with NativeScript: Creating the Blackout Lighting Console

Angular with NativeScript, Lighting consoles are electronic devices used in theatrical lighting design to control multiple stage lights at once. Traditionally, lighting consoles are standalone physical devices. The nstudio team wanted to bring the power and versatility of the lighting console to mobile devices. This is the story of how we used Angular and NativeScript to bring that vision to reality. We developed Blackout, an iPad app that provides the same features as standalone lighting consoles on a table. The app supports a versatile DMX (Digital Multiplex) control platform, compatible with industry-standard sACN E1.31 and Art-Net protocols via WiFi or Ethernet. Additional Bluetooth control is also available via LumenRadio TimoTwo […]
14th April 2025

SOAP API Architecture

Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) is a message specification for exchanging information between systems and applications. When it comes to application programming interfaces (APIs), a SOAP API is developed in a more structured and formalized way. Think of SOAP as being like the national postal service: It provides a reliable and trusted way to send and receive messages between systems (and within enterprise applications). It is older, established, and dependable—but it can be slower than competing architectural styles like REST. A background of SOAP APIs SOAP was a standard that emerged in the late 1990s to give businesses the ability […]
12th April 2025

Getting Started with Lynx: A Next-Gen Cross-Platform Framework

The world of cross-platform app development just got a major shake-up. ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, has introduced Lynx, a blazingly fast, Rust-powered JavaScript framework designed for multi-platform app development. Unlike traditional frameworks like React Native or Flutter, Lynx is built for performance-first mobile applications with a dual-threaded UI rendering engine. ByteDance isn’t just experimenting here — Lynx is already powering high-traffic applications inside the TikTok ecosystem, including the search panel and TikTok Studio. While it doesn’t run the main TikTok app (yet), its use in production signals serious potential for the framework’s future. Just like the wildcat Lynx is known for its speed and precision, […]
11th April 2025

Typography Tips: How to Choose the Right Font for Your Brand

Typography Tips: How to Choose the Right Font for Your Brand Typography is more than just choosing a pretty font—it’s a silent brand ambassador. The fonts you select influence how your audience perceives your brand, impacting everything from readability to emotional response. Whether you’re creating a logo, website, packaging, or social media post, your typography should speak the same language as your brand. In this blog, we’ll walk through practical tips for choosing the right font for your brand, along with examples and insights to help you make a confident choice. 1. Understand Your Brand Personality Before you even browse […]
21st March 2025

Every Setback is a Setup for a Comeback

Life doesn’t always go as planned. Sometimes, just when you think you’re making progress, something comes along and knocks the wind out of your sails. It could be a failed exam, a lost job, a broken relationship, or a missed opportunity. It feels like a setback — and it is. Every Setback is a Setup for a Comeback. But what if you could see it differently? What if that setback was just a setup for something even better? 🌪️ Setbacks Are Part of the Journey We often look at successful people and only see the end result: the achievements, the […]
19th March 2025

Lifelong Learning: Why It’s the Key to Career Success

In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving job market, the skills that got you hired five years ago might not be enough to keep you competitive today. Lifelong learning—the continuous pursuit of knowledge and skills—has become essential for career success. It’s no longer just an advantage; it’s a necessity. Whether you’re looking to climb the corporate ladder, switch careers, or simply stay relevant in your field, committing to lifelong learning ensures that you remain adaptable, innovative, and ahead of the curve. Let’s explore why lifelong learning is crucial and how you can integrate it into your professional life. Why Lifelong Learning is Essential […]
18th March 2025

7 Beautiful Websites To Inspire Your Own

1. De La Calle! Why it’s good. Soda brand De La Calle’s website captures user attention with its unique font and bright brand colors. The high-quality product photos show the variety of flavors that customers can buy, and a short explanation on the homepage explains the components and origins of the drink. What you can steal: 2. Magic Spoon Why it’s good: There’s one word that comes to mind when visiting Magic Spoon’s homepage: nostalgia—which not coincidentally ties into the brand’s unique selling proposition of recreating your favorite childhood flavors. The store is bright and whimsical, with animated pieces of […]
15th March 2025

GraphQL Architecture Node Js API

What is GraphQL? GraphQL is a query language for APIs and a runtime for executing those queries against your data. It allows clients to request only the needed data, reducing over-fetching and under-fetching issues common in REST APIs. Developed by Facebook, GraphQL enables more flexible and efficient data fetching by allowing clients to define the shape of the response. Key Features of GraphQL: Limitations of GraphQL: Feature REST API GraphQL API Data Fetching Multiple endpoints for different resources Single endpoint (/graphql) with flexible queries Over-fetching & Under-fetching Can return unnecessary data or require multiple requests Clients request only the needed […]
12th March 2025

What is Google BigQuery and How Does it Work? – The Ultimate Guide

Companies increasingly rely on data-driven decision-making and embracing an open data culture where the data is not siloed among multiple vendors, behind multiple APIs with their limitations. Data warehouses like Google BigQuery, Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, and Microsoft Azure play a big part in driving the innovation. In this guide, we talk about BigQuery, an enterprise-grade data warehouse based on Google Cloud infrastructure. What is Google BigQuery? Google BigQuery is a serverless, highly-scalable data warehouse with a built-in query engine. The engine is powerful enough to run queries on terabytes of data in seconds and petabytes in only minutes.  The story of BigQuery […]
8th March 2025

Meeting European Accessibility Act (EAA) Standards: A Developer’s Checklist

EAA – The European Accessibility Act is a landmark regulation designed to improve accessibility across digital and physical products and services in the European Union (EU). This guide provides a practical, step-by-step checklist to help developers audit, fix, and future-proof their digital products to comply with the European Accessibility Act (EAA).  Key Takeaways A Quick Overview of the European Accessibility Act The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is a landmark regulation designed to improve accessibility across digital and physical products and services in the European Union (EU). It applies to organizations with more than 10 employees and an annual turnover exceeding €2 million, including businesses headquartered […]
7th March 2025

The Psychology of Color in UI Design

Color is one of the most powerful tools in user interface (UI) design, influencing user emotions, perceptions, and interactions. Thoughtful color choices can enhance usability, improve engagement, and create a memorable experience. Understanding the psychology of color helps designers craft interfaces that resonate with users on a deeper level. The Emotional Impact of Colors Different colors evoke different psychological and emotional responses. Here’s how some common colors affect users: The Color Wheel The color wheel is a valuable tool for UI/UX designers as it helps distinguish colors and allows one to look at them collectively. This helps select the right colors […]